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    FIELD GUIDE · CARLSBAD

    Ponto

    Carlsbad, CA

    Ponto Surf Forecast for Sunday, September 27, 2026

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    Latest forecast for Sunday, September 27, 2026
    Surf
    3-4 ft
    Best window
    5:00 PM–7:01 PM
    Primary swell
    3.1 ft @ 11s SSW
    Wind
    5 mph WNW cross-shore
    Tide
    1.7ft rising next high
    Confidence
    92/100
    Sources & forecast details
    Secondary swell
    1.4 ft @ 6s W

    Valid Sun 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sun 12:01 PM · Computed Sun 3:04 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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    Ponto Hourly Surf Forecast

    Latest daily forecast · Sun, Sep 27 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

    Ponto today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
    TimeSurfQuiver callSign inSwellWindTideConfidence
    2:00 AM2.8 ft—2 ft @ 13s WSW (1.4 ft @ 6s W)0 mph SW0.8 ft · Rising100%
    5:00 AM2.8 ft—2 ft @ 13s WSW (1.4 ft @ 6s W)1 mph NW3.3 ft · Rising99%
    8:00 AM3.3 ft—2.4 ft @ 13s SW (1.5 ft @ 6s W)2 mph SSW4.1 ft · Rising100%
    11:00 AM3.7 ft—2.6 ft @ 12s WSW (1.4 ft @ 6s W)8 mph WSW3.9 ft · Falling100%
    2:00 PM3.7 ft—2.6 ft @ 12s WSW (1.4 ft @ 6s W)6 mph WNW1.1 ft · Falling99%
    5:00 PM3.7 ft—3.1 ft @ 11s SSW (1.4 ft @ 6s W)5 mph WNW1.7 ft · Rising92%
    8:00 PM3.7 ft—3 ft @ 11s SSW (0.9 ft @ 11s WNW)5 mph W4 ft · Rising91%
    11:00 PM3.4 ft—2.8 ft @ 10s SSW (0.9 ft @ 18s SW)5 mph NW3.5 ft · Falling89%
    About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
    BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
    BEACH BREAK
    3.5
    RATING
    14
    REVIEWS

    West to northwest swells in the 3-5 foot range with light east or northeast winds. Mid-tide on the drop produces the most defined peaks. Ponto handles a wide swell window but tends to close out over 6 feet. Fall glassy mornings and small winter pulses are the sweet spot.

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    PONTO
    CARLSBAD, CA
    Map showing Ponto at its actual locationCarlsbad, CA
    Quiver · Field Guide · Carlsbad, CAUpdated SEP 27, 2026QUIVER //

    Selected day: 2026-09-27 · America/Los_Angeles

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